Dan Parks: Don’t underestimate the Scots or the Sydney Stars

Sydney Stars assistant coach and former Scottish international Dan Parks has warned fans not to underestimate Scotland or the Stars this weekend, as his two sides look to keep their NRC and World Cup campaigns alive respectively. The Australian born flyhalf earned 66 caps for Scotland between 2004 and 2012 and told Rugby News he expected the Scots to put up a fight against the highly fancied Wallabies. “It’s a massive opportunity, it’s the biggest game they’ve had in the last eight years,” the 37-year old said. “They will need to get into a dog fight if they are going to win though. If it’s an open running affair, I can’t see Scotland winning because Australia have too many weapons, but if Scotland can make it a bruising affair, almost like a South African style of game, then maybe they can get on top.” Parks said Michael Cheika would be crazy to name anything but a full strength side for Monday morning’s clash, as Scotland look to book a spot in their first Wor
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